On 20 December 2024, Cabinet accepted the Community Regeneration Partnership funding and commenced delivery. Prior to this, the programme was accepted into the Policy Framework by Full Council on 8 June 2024 and the principle of entering the Partnership approved by Cabinet on 26 July 2024. Subsequently, the funding has been received and a Memorandum of Understanding entered with MHCLG which includes TDC as the Accountable Body. The funding period lasts until 31 March 2026.
The appointment includes works required by legislation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the 2022 Building Safety Act that places a legal duty on clients to appoint all competent people to undertake works. Furthermore, fire strategies are recommended within the Building Safety Act for existing buildings undergoing refurbishment which is what is included in the scope of this project, and given the importance of fire safety in a building which includes fuel storage.

To enter into contract with Affinity Fire Engineering (company number 07872124) for the provision of fire engineering consultancy services for the Ten_10 Seafront Micro Venue project which is being delivered as part of the Community Regeneration Partnership funding programme. The services have a total cost of £23,166 plus VAT (including 10% contingency).

The appointment duration concludes prior to the timescales of Local Government Reorganisation. Reassignment terms are incorporated within the Council’s standard terms of appointment, which allows for the appointment to be transferred to a future authority, if required.
The wider project will include works to provide improved amenities to residents of and visitors to the district and deliver improvements to the condition of existing public realm and open spaces owned by the Council, with a view to improving condition and managing the ongoing maintenance burden of such sites.